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happens

VERB

come to pass; occur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take effect take place transpire

STRONG

befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene

WEAK

be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck present itself stumble upon turn out turn up what goes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease disappear fail halt lose stop

STRONG

precede

Example Sentences

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Much of what happens next depends on the outcome of the Makerfield by-election on 18 June, which Burnham must win to be able to stand in a leadership contest.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

What happens to the quads and buildings when students leave for good?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It happens regularly – because charcuterie is part of the French country tradition – but not exclusively.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The Costo-style habituation makes chicken an ingredient that feels like it should always be available at accessible prices no matter what happens to the economy, similar to how Americans view eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Well, I will tell you what happens," Mr. Weiss went on.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell